Roseville, CA

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Las Vegas, NV

Phoenix, AZ

NBC News

Millions of people in southwestern states are under warnings of extreme heat on Friday, after two major U.S. cities recorded their hottest ever daily temperatures as the potentially dangerous heat wave continues. Phoenix reached a sweltering 113 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday — beating the previous daily record for this time...

Millions remain under heat alerts as Phoenix and Las Vegas break temperature records

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A Piece of Travel

It doesn't take much time on the road to know there are less-than-ideal drivers that share the pavement with us. But could it be that some states have a higher concentration of ruder drivers than others?

10 States With the Rudest Drivers

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Coffee County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

The Coffee County Drug Unit, along with deputies from the department, apprehended two individuals last week in separate incidents, one allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine and the other the subject of a prior narcotics investigation who attempted to evade law enforcement.

Coffee Drug Unit Arrests Two in Separate Incidents; Meth Possession and Fleeing Suspect Apprehended

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Tennessee State

Stockton, CA

KFI AM 640

Engineer Your Finances named the 21 worst run cities in the country and one California location made the list

One California City Named Among The 'Worst Run' Cities In The US

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Louisiana State

Officials warn residents not to use fireworks on 4 July to risk starting more blazes.

Nearly 30,000 evacuated from California wildfires

Alabama State

Have you ever stumbled upon a law that left you scratching your head? From quirky to downright baffling, here are some surprising laws still on the books across America. In Alabama, it’s illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket. This odd law dates back to the 20th century, aimed at preventing horse theft.

21 Laws You Won’t Believe Exist in the USA

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Colorado State

CBS LA

Fireworks have become a staple of July Fourth celebrations across the United States, where towns and cities often host professional shows to mark the occasion each year. In some areas, smaller displays of less powerful fireworks pop up at private holiday parties. For people wondering where fireworks are legal —and where they're illegal— nationwide, here's what to know.Full list of U.S. states where some fireworks are legalThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has banned several types of fireworks —like M-80s, cherry bombs and anything else that contains more than 50 milligrams of pyrotechnic material— at the federal level, but state...

Map shows states where fireworks are legal on July 4, 2024

PBS NewsHour

More than 90 million Americans are under heat advisories this week. Many may not realize it but heat is the leading cause of weather-related death in the U.S. The triple-digit temperatures in the days ahead come as President Biden unveils long-awaited regulations designed to protect workers from excessive heat. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Hayley Smith of The Los Angeles Times.

Proposed rules would protect workers from heat, top weather-related cause of death in U.S.

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will consider using opioid settlement money Monday to pay for drug treatment for clients of its yet to open homeless services campus. The council will vote during its study session whether to spend money from the fund on a peer advisor, a van to transport clients from the navigation center to treatment, and a case manager. The city will receive about $14 million in opioid settlement funds, according to a presentation by city staff to the city council.

Aurora may send homeless people to rehab

MotorBiscuit


Though an easy law to pass, no country has a good reason for it.
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4 Countries Have Banned Smoking in Your Car, More Considering It

California State

San Diego, CA

Black Enterprise

On July 1, California’s Assembly Bill 12, a bill that caps the security deposit landlords are legally allowed to collect at one month’s rent, will go into effect. 



The change is intended to address housing accessibility and affordability but also exempts landlords who own only two properties with no more than four units for rent. The law makes California the twelfth state in the U.S. to have a law that limits security deposits to one month’s rent.



The new law’s provisions are a boon to Californians frustrated by rising rents. As of 2023, the average cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment...

California Law Limiting Security Deposits Goes Into Effect July 1

Sacramento, CA

Golden Gate Media

The National Weather Service (NWS) Sacramento office has issued urgent warnings about a prolonged major heat event and critical fire weather conditions impacting the region into the middle of next week. Residents of the Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills are advised to take immediate precautions.

118-degree heat expected in Sacramento Valley communities are prolonged heat wave persists

Burlington County, NJ

Pablo Estrada, 27, laundered proceeds from a mail fraud scheme, including lottery scams. Florence, NJ – Pablo Estrada, 27, of Burlington County, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for his role in laundering over $4 million obtained from various scams. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the sentencing today.

Burlington Man's $4M Money Laundering Scheme: 33-Month Sentence

Kansas State

Starting today in Kansas, providers are supposed to ask patients why they are getting an abortion. A Florida law goes into effect allowing people who shoot bears on their property a "Stand Your Ground" type defense. It's July 1, so states across the country are putting laws into effect. From...

July 1 laws taking effect in states across the country

Wyoming State

WyoFile

WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

New Jersey State

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Rocklin, CA

Citrus Heights, CA

Antelope, CA

Granite Bay, CA

Orangevale, CA

Loomis, CA

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Penryn, CA

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Carmichael, CA

Folsom, CA

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Final warning - officials plan to enforce stringent penalties for illegal fireworks use

Heavy enforcement of illegal firework bans is planned in our region this Fourth of July; this year, those caught using illegal fireworks will face steep fines....

Final warning - officials plan to enforce stringent penalties for illegal fireworks use

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